doctorcilantro Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 The Sunfire Premp has been working nicely to archive vinyl using an EMU1212m soundcard. I would, however, like to get a hotter signal with the most optimal method (wouldn't mind a touch more gain from the phono overall for listeing through RF-7s). For recording, I use the Tape out which is independent of the main volume control of the preamp, -10db since it is unbalanced RCA>1/4". I have three options: 1. Use software gain as implemented by the EMU Patchmix software. There is the possability that the digital headroom is not being used (emu is 24bit hardware I think) and "bits are being thrown away". Not sure about all this but the consenus on a few forums was that EMU needs to be asked specifically how they handle their software trim pots. I record currently at 32bit float/44kHz. 2. Get someone to do the prescribed resistor change to boost phono preamp gain. Probably the best option. 3. Use balanced audio cables, XLR main outs of the Sunfire preamp -which are in the main volume circuit of the pre- and use the +4db Pro setting on the EMU. If I get enough gain w/o having to crank the volume knob on the pre, is this a feasible solution, and would the benefits of XLR make it worthwhile. thanks Dr. Cilantro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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